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Late Pharmacist Called Levittown Her Home After Immigrating from South Korea
A widely-known and well-respected pharmacist, who passed away in July, is being remembered for calling Bucks County her home after immigrating from South Korea. Gary Miles wrote about Mina Wagman’s fascinating life in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wagman moved to the United States from Seoul, South Korea when she was a teenager. Settling in the Philadelphia…
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Levittown Ice Cream Shop One of Many Nearby Spots Creating Unique Soft Serve Flavors
A Levittown ice cream shop has become known for offering several unique soft serve flavors for new and longtime clientele. Jenn Ladd got the scoop and wrote about the Bucks County ice cream spot for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dairy Delite, with locations on Old Bristol Pike and Woodbourne Road in Levittown, was recently featured as…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Gala Raises Funds in Effort to Purchase Property Owned by Namesake Theatrical Producer
A recent gala at the Oscar Hammerstein Museum was able to raise a large amount of funds in an effort to buy a property own by the namesake producer and Bucks County native. Brooke Straiton wrote about the event in the Bucks County Herald. “Broadway Sings The Sound of Hammerstein,” was held at the Oscar…
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Bucks County Fire Department Donates Equipment to Parts of Kentucky Damaged in Recent Flood
Bucks County’s Palisades Regional Fire Rescue is donating $500,000 in equipment to parts of Kentucky that were recently damaged in a flood. Phil Gianficaro wrote about the donations in the Bucks County Courier Times. Following a devastating flood in Kentucky, members of several Bucks County fire departments have been chipping in to help citizens of…
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Dunkin’ Scholarship to Benefit Doylestown, Southampton H.S. Students with Their Education Finances
Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia — in conjunction with Scholarship America (a Minn.-based philanthropic organization) — has poured $100,000 in academic scholarships to 20 students around the Philadelphia region, including two Bucks County students. The goal is simple: to ease the financial burden, even in small increments, faced by local families sending their high-school graduates onto…
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‘Share The Road’ Law Could Save Lives During Upcoming Bike Race in Bucks County
Organizers of an upcoming bike race are hopeful that a bicycle safety law passed in 2012 will keep Bucks County riders safe. Wayne Fish wrote about the upcoming race for the Bucks County Courier Times. The “Share the Road” was passed in 2012. The main goal of the road safety law is to ensure safety…
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Warminster Native One of Many Consumers Taking Notice of Busch Light’s Marketing, Branding
A Warminster native was one of several people who were recently interviewed about the efficacy of Busch Light’s marketing. Kate Bernot wrote about the local beer fan in Good Beer Hunting. As inflation begins to take its toll on the beer industry, many consumers are still taking notice of popular brands’ marketing and branding strategies,…
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Parx Casino Playing for Keeps as They Look to Secure a Multi-Story Hotel
Bensalem’s Parx Casino is looking for a jackpot as they work to secure a large hotel that would be near their popular establishment. Damon C. Williams wrote about the recent casino update for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bensalem Township Planning Commission began looking at plans for the large hotel again last month. If…
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Warrington Township Police Department K9 Captures Fourth Suspect of the Summer
A K9 from the Warrington Township Police Department has captured his fourth suspect of the summer. Jeff Werner wrote about the brave dog for the Newtown, PA Patch. Jolie, a K9 who works with Corporal John Blanchard, recently apprehended her fourth suspect of the summer. Assisting the Doylestown Township Police Department, Jolie sprang into action…
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Doylestown Women’s Rugby Football Club Looking to Expand Its Teams
The Doylestown Women’s Rugby Football Team is currently looking to expand its teams for upcoming seasons. Cayden Steele wrote about the team and some of its players for the Bucks County Courier Times. Stacy Mancuso, coach of the Doylestown Lady Dragons, says the stigma of girls play contact sports keeps many potential players from joining…
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Doylestown Native Working on a Series About the Infamous Bucks County Gang
A Bucks County filmmaker is currently working on a series covering the exploits and history of the Doan Gang, a group of British spies who committed crimes throughout Bucks County during the Revolutionary War. Sarah Siock wrote about the upcoming film project for the Bucks County Courier Times. Mark McNutt, a filmmaker and Doylestown native,…
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Tragic Story of Pennsbury Brothers Highlighted in New Book on ‘Raw Deal That America Has Given Young People’
A new book covering the American college debt crisis features the story of two brothers who graduated from Pennsbury High School. Will Bunch wrote about his upcoming book in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bunch’s book, After the Ivory Tower Falls, covers the divide between Americans who are college-educated and those who are not. In the book,…
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A New Perkasie Brewery Is Scheduled to Open on Saturday
Mystic Ways Brewing, a new brewery in the Perkasie area, will be celebrating their grand opening on Saturday. Staff writers for Breweries in Pennsylvania recently wrote about the new Bucks County brewery. Located on W. Walnut Street, the brewery will start off with 10 different beers on tap. IPAs, stouts, pilsners of all different flavor…
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New Hope Smokehouse Working with Philadelphia Dog Treat Brand to Bring a Little More Bark to Their Bite
Mika & Sammy’s Gourmet Pet Treats, a Philadelphia-based company, is working with a New Hope smokehouse for the creation of their products. Lisa Dukart wrote about the business’ Bucks County connection for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Erik Senders and now sees their products stocked in approximately 700 stores across all…
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Philly Skydiver Jumps into His 40th Birthday by Attempting New Record at Perkasie Airport for Charity
A Philadelphia skydiving instructor celebrated his 40th birthday by attempting to break a new record at a Perkasie airport for charity. Sharifa Jackson wrote about the charitable feat for 6ABC Action News. Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia, made it his goal to jump from a plane 101 times on Wednesday. One of his…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautifully Updated Colonial in Ivyland
A beautifully updated Colonial-style home in Ivyland has gone up for sale. This spacious home is situated on 1.51 acres of Act 319 Conserved Bucks County farmland. The natural landscape provides homeowners with a unique beauty that offers amazing privacy. . . A beautiful brick walkway leads homeowners to the front door, where they will…
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Archbishop Wood High School’s Football Team to Delay New Season by Two Weeks
Archbishop Wood Catholic High School’s football team will not start their upcoming season until two weeks after their original start date. Daryl Bell wrote about the team’s delay for the Bucks County Courier Times. Due to undisclosed reasons, the Vikings football team will delay their next season, with their first game now set for Sept.…
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Bucks County Mother Organizes a Pop-Up Consignment Shop at Oxford Valley Mall
A Bucks County mother has organized a four-day pop-up consignment store at the former Sears location at the Oxford Valley Mall. Tom Kretschmer wrote about the pop-up for 6ABC Action News. Bucks County native Cassandra Bartle and her mother are organizing the pop-up with help from Just Between Friends Lower Bucks County. With donations from…
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